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The District of Columbia National Guard recognized the 222nd anniversary of the First Muster of the D.C. Militia at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 30 2024. The commemoration consisting of remarks, a historical reenactment, and Oath of Enlistment ceremony underscored the D.C. National Guard’s legacy, from its beginnings in 1802 to present-day missions supporting both the capital city and national defense, and the organization's future. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Natalie Filzen)

Legacy of Service: 222nd "First Muster" Commemoration
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Devine, left, pins Air Assault wings on his son, U.S. Army Pfc. Isaiah Castellanos, during a graduation ceremony at Fort Moore, Ga., on Sept. 20, 2024. Upon completion of Air Assault School each soldier is able to perform skills required to make maximum use of helicopter assets in training and in combat to support mission objectives.

National Guard Father and Son Conquer Air Assault School Together
Participants in the District of Columbia Army National Guard’s Junior Leaders Course participate in a field training exercise (FTX) at Camp Dawson, West Virginia, on Sept. 25, 2024. This was the DCARNG’s second Junior Leaders Course and was established to grow and empower the DCANG’s next generation of enlisted leaders from within the organization’s ranks.

Junior Leaders Course (JLC): Empowering the next generation of enlisted leaders from within the organization’s ranks
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), D.C. National Guard, welcomes Brigadier Markland Lloyd, Force Executive Officer (FXO), Jamaica Defence Force; Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Michael Moulton, Force Sergeant Major (FSM), and Brigadier Ricardo Blidgen, Brigade Commander for the Jamaican National Reserve (JNR) during the Commanding General’s Reception at the D.C. Armory, Oct. 5, 2024. The reception honored a 25-year State Partnership Program pairing and was attended by current and former State Partnership Program directors, the Embassy of Jamaica, city government and others who contributed to the quarter-century milestone.

Celebrating 25 Years of Strategic Partnership: D.C. National Guard and Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) Commemorate Milestone
A proud graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie’s journey in the military has been marked by key leadership roles, from commanding battalion and company units to serving as the Deputy Director of the Army National Guard. For Hispanic Heritage Month, he reflects on his heritage, the values that shape his leadership, and the critical role of diversity in the military.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie on Heritage and Heart
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s Combined Support Maintenance Shop set off on their weekly 10–25-mile bike ride from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Aug. 16, 2024. The rides, which promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and team cohesion, take participants through the D.C. area and help maintain mission readiness.

One Unit’s Journey: Bike Riding as a Path to Wellness and Unit Cohesion
Nearly 2,900 people registered for the District's first-ever Public Safety Job Fair at the D.C. Armory, in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 20, 2024. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Lindsey Appiah joined eight public safety agencies and the D.C. National Guard to recruit for a variety of critical positions. The event, offering competitive salaries and career growth opportunities, highlighted the Bowser administration's commitment to creating pathways to the middle class for District residents.

District of Columbia National Guard Supports the District’s First Public Safety Job Fair
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), District of Columbia National Guard, receives a familiarization flight on a F-16D Fighting Falcon at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 4, 2024. The aircraft was flown by U.S. Air Force Col. Jerome Wonnum, deputy commander, 113th Wing Operations Group. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the 113th Wing's Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) mission has protected the skies 24/7 above the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

D.C. National Guard Commanding General takes to the sky in F-16 during familiarization flight
Ms. Nancy Foreman, administrative assistant, D.C. Government Operations-DCNG, retires after 56 years of service at the D.C. Armory, Sept. 13, 2024. The ceremony, officiated by Mr. Marcus Hunt, director, D.C. Govt. Ops-DCNG, included the presentation of the D.C. National Guard Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) by Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, commanding general (Interim), D.C. National Guard, amongst other awards to include a retirement letter from Mayor Muriel Bowser for Foreman's support to military operational readiness, security and service to Washingtonians.

D.C. National Guard Awards Nancy Foreman with Meritorious Service Medal for 56 Years of Service
National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, marks a time to showcase and honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the Defense Department and the nation. This year's theme, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together," coincides with important dates in many communities and encompasses independence days for several Latin American countries. Members of the D.C. National Guard describe what the month means to them. Whether serving in the military or contributing through our civilian workforce, their dedication and service are deeply appreciated. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

D.C. National Guard reflects on Hispanic Heritage Month
The DEOCS is a vital tool for the D.C. National Guard, enabling us to continuously improve and foster a positive work environment. By ensuring the confidentiality of our responses, the DEOCS encourages honest and open participation, which is essential for driving change. As members of the DC National Guard, our voices matter. Let's take part in the survey, knowing that our feedback is both anonymous and impactful. Together, through candid communication and collective effort, we can address concerns, celebrate successes, and build a stronger, more inclusive organization.

The Confidentiality of DEOCS: Ensuring members' voices are heard safely
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise greater awareness of resources for D.C. Guard Soldiers, Airmen, civilians and family members who may need crisis support or want to help someone they know. Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), discusses the significance of an organization that is resilient and knowledgeable regarding at-risk behaviors, stress reduction measures and available resources to help. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

Suicide Prevention Month: Message from the Commanding General
Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard Medical Detachment perform medical, dental, and optometry clinic services during Innovative Readiness Training - Operation Walking Shield 2024 at the Fort Belknap Reservation, Mont., Aug. 2-17, 2024. Operation Walking Shield Innovative Readiness Program (IRT) is a real-world mission led by the Montana Army National Guard in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Indian Health Service, U.S. Army Reserve and Minnesota Army National Guard.

DCARNG Medical Detachment remove gaps in health, dental, and vet services in rural Montana
Valerie Purvis is the DCNG Personal Financial Counselor that provides no-cost, face-to-face (or virtual) financial counseling appointments, trainings, and workshops on a variety of topics, such as money management, budgeting, debt, and credit card management, homebuying, retirement and estate planning, and more.

Your Money Newsletter: Retirement Planning and the Thrift Savings Plan
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard in collaboration with Historic Congressional Cemetery participate in a community-wide program and wreath laying ceremony honoring the dozens of D.C. Militia members buried at the cemetery who fought in the Battle of Bladensburg, in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 24, 2024. The ceremony featured remarks from various speakers and recognized the Militiamen who defended the nation’s capital on August 24, 1814.

Battle of Bladensburg ceremony sheds new light on D.C. Militiamen
The District of Columbia Army Aviation Command provides spouse orientation flights during family day at Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Va., on August 11, 2024. In addition to a capabilities brief presented by the State Aviation Officer and senior leaders, spouses and family members learned more about DCARNG assets to include rotary-wing and fixed-wing operational support airlifts, medical evacuation capabilities, and interagency partnerships.

National Aviation Week: Military spouses explore relevance and efficiency of Team DCARNG Aviation
The District of Columbia National Guard Counterdrug Program participated in the Metropolitan Police Department's 41st annual National Night Out celebration in Southeast Washington, D.C., August 6, 2024. The community-building campaign occurs the first Tuesday of August each year and is held by law enforcement agencies across the country.

National Night Out Brings D.C. Law Enforcement, National Guard and Community Together
The District of Columbia National Guard’s State Tuition Assistance Program (DCTA) offers Guardsmen tuition assistance to any accredited educational degree program anywhere in the United States offering up to $12,500 per fiscal year. To qualify for DCNG TA you must be a current member of the D.C. National Guard and have at least one year of service remaining at the completion of your degree requirement.

National Back to School Month: Tuition Assistance 101 and how to apply
The District of Columbia National Guard Counterdrug Program partners with the Metropolitan Police Department and DC Department of Parks and Recreation for "Beat the Streets/Late Night Hype" in northwest Washington, D.C., July 19, 2024. The summer outreach initiative improves community relations and supports the city’s goal toward reducing substance abuse and illicit drug activities across all wards through outreach.

D.C. National Guard Counterdrug Program supports MPD’s ‘Beat the Streets/Late Night Hype’ initiative
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard’s G-6 test long-range high-frequency communications at the D.C. Armory, April 6, 2024. The training was part of a large-scale communications exercise (COMMEX).

COMMEX ensures contingent communication centers are in sync
Members from the 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) attend a pre-brief during a weapons of mass destruction exercise with civilian agencies, the Hawaii National Guard, and a half dozen other integrated CST teams and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP). The exercise poised military and civilian response partners to better integrate capabilities when disaster strikes.

All-hazards approach: Full-scale weapons of mass destruction exercise tests interoperability when disaster strikes
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard and Maryland National Guard block and direct traffic at designated traffic control points in support of the Metropolitan Police Department during the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., July 11, 2024. Interoperability and coordination with federal and local partners support the success of high visibility National Special Security Events (NSSE).

National Guard supports traffic control during NATO 75th Anniversary Summit
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sahib-Jot Singh, detachment sergeant, 1946th Financial Management Support Detachment, entered entered the U.S. Army with a Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Alien Registration Card (INS Form I-151/551, also known as a Green Card). He enlisted as a financial management technician where he was stationed at Fort Bliss and later Baumholder, Germany. The Citizen Soldier currently serves as detachment sergeant within the D.C. National Guard's 1946th Financial Management Support Detachment, and as a civilian budget analyst within the Pentagon.

Citizenship through service: 1946th Financial Management Detachment sergeant on personal milestones and collective victories
Tech. Sgt. Lang Xiao, flight attendant, D.C. Air National Guard, stands for a photograph in front of a C-40 B/C used to transport members of the Executive Branch, Congress, and Department of Defense at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 19, 2024. The former communication designer embraces the challenge each new mission brings as a D.C. Air National Guard flight attendant to include a strong a desire for international travel.

Dishing ‘unity and inclusion’: D.C. Air National Guard flight attendant reflects on Pride
Guidons for the 121st Engineer Battalion and 29th Infantry Division are on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum, at the D.C. Armory, June 5, 2024. Three D.C. National Guard units landed on Omaha Beach and fought in the Battle of Normandy or Operation Overlord (D-Day): The 29th Military Police Platoon (MP PLT), Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) of the 29th Infantry Division (29ID), and the 121st Engineer Combat Battalion (ECB).

80th Anniversary of D-Day: D.C. Guardsmen among the first Allied forces in Normandy invasion
CW2 Lauren Bloch and CW3 Joy Byrnes, UH-60 Black Hawk pilots, District of Columbia National Guard, stand for a photograph at Davison Army Airfield, May 21, 2024. D.C. Army National Guard Aviation organized an all-female flight crew to commemorate the first woman to graduate Army flight school and the first female officer to achieve pilot status in June 1974.

DCARNG All-Female Flight Crew Commemorates 50 years of Women in Modern Aviation
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 372nd Military Police Battalion, District of Columbia Army National Guard participate in a joint training event with the 113th Security Forces Squadron at Fort Belvoir, Va. May 19, 2024. The training engages members of the D.C. National Guard to improve interoperability and familiarity to ensure personnel are ready to support civilian lead agency partners involved in high-profile events across the DMV.

District of Columbia National Guard Trains with Joint Task force - National Capital Region
The District of Columbia Army Aviation hosted a wellness event for Soldiers to understand resources available through the military and veterans organizations March 10, 2024 at the Army Aviation Support Facility on Fort Belvoir.

Mental Health Awareness: D.C. National Guard Aviation Focuses on Holistic Wellness
Representatives from the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy attend and speak during a D.C. Commission on Black Men and Boys meeting in Washington, D.C, April 30, 2024. The commission seeks solutions to disparities affecting Black men and boys in the District to include social conditions, crime and incarceration rates.

CGYCA partners with D.C. Commission on Black Men and Boys to repair ‘community villages and pipelines’
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (interim), D.C. National Guard, and the 257th Army Band joined Mayor Muriel Bowser for the 2024 Emancipation Day Parade and concert. The event which commemorates the end of slavery is organized by the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs (MOCA). On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, ending slavery in the District of Columbia. Passage of the law came over 8 months before President Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation.

2024 D.C. Emancipation Day Parade
The Washington Nationals honored members of the National Guard during National Guard Night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., April 5, 2024. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were featured in the pregame ceremonies to honor their military service. The District of Columbia National Guard provides trained, ready and resilient joint forces for multi-domain operations globally for the U.S. Army and Air Force, and locally in the District.. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

National Guard night at Nationals Park 2024
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Legacy of Service: 222nd "First Muster" Commemoration
Nov. 1, 2024 - The District of Columbia National Guard recognized the 222nd anniversary of the First Muster of the D.C. Militia at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 30 2024. The commemoration consisting of remarks, a historical reenactment, and Oath...
District of Columbia National Guard Honors Legacy of Service with First Muster Ceremony
The District of Columbia National Guard celebrated the 222nd anniversary of the First Muster of the D.C. Militia at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 30 2024. The event consisting of remarks, a historical reenactment, and Oath of Enlistment underscored the D.C. National Guard’s legacy, from its beginnings in 1802 to present-day missions supporting both the capital city and national defense, and the organization's future. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Ayan Sheikh)
Oct. 30, 2024 - The District of Columbia National Guard celebrated the 222nd anniversary of the First Muster of D.C. Militia at the D.C. Armory, on Oct. 30 2024. The ceremony consisting of remarks, a historical reenactment, and Oath of...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The Importance of Staying Vigilant and Maintaining Strong Cyber Hygiene
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Francisco Fuentes, Cybersecurity Operations Branch Chief and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) within the D.C. National Guard, encourages individuals and the entire organization to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity. Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure all service members and civilians have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. (U.S Army National Guard graphic by Ayan Sheikh)
Oct. 23, 2024 - Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a team effort to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure all service members and civilians have the resources they need to be safer and...
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Senior Enlisted Adviser Looks to Future Generation to Build on National Guard’s Strength
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead receives a traditional clap-out ceremony on his final day at the Pentagon Nov. 6, 2024.
Nov. 6, 2024 - ARLINGTON, Va. - Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead didn’t think twice in August 2020 before accepting his appointment as the Guard’s senior noncommissioned officer and...
US, Morocco Military Strengthen Partnerships in Marrakech
Four Utah Air National Guard KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft sit on the flight line at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base during a unit training assembly Dec. 3, 2016. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force.
Nov. 5, 2024 - MARRAKECH, Morocco - The Utah Air National Guard was among U.S. Air Force aircraft and senior officials participating in the Marrakech Airshow 2024.  The trade show featured static and aerial displays of military and civilian...
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jaron Bridges, 126th Logistics Readiness Squadron, points to pallets stacked up at the 8th Airlift Base, Krakow, Poland, Oct. 21, 2024. The 126th LRS was in Poland as part of an expeditionary site survey of Polish bases to assess their capabilities and runway strength for use by U.S., allied and partner forces.
Nov. 5, 2024 - ACROSS POLAND - Members from the Illinois Air National Guard, Ohio Air National Guard and U.S. Air Forces in Europe conducted expeditionary site planning surveys at three Polish military airbases and a commercial airport...
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